Music Center for PC

Music Center for PC
DeveloperSony
Initial releaseAugust 29, 2017; 8 years ago (2017-08-29)[1]
Stable release
2.7.2 / February 20, 2025; 15 months ago (2025-02-20)
Operating systemWindows (10, 11)
PredecessorMedia Go / x-APP
TypeMusic player
LicenseFreeware
Websitewww.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/MC4PC020001

Music Center for PC is a music player and transfer software for Microsoft Windows, developed by Sony and first released in 2017.[2]

Overview

The software was created to replace Media Go and x-APPLICATION (Japanese: x-アプリ). Unlike those, Music Center for PC only focuses on audio and as a result it has had several features removed,[1] such as CD burning, or non-audio media functionalities like photo or video playback and transfer.[3] It is also not compatible for transfer with phones or consoles, but only with audio devices like Walkman,[4] home stereos and theater systems, active speakers, and others.[5]

Version 1.0 of Music Center for PC is based on x-APPLICATION (and in turn, SonicStage).[1] Version 2.0 was released in late 2018 and had a major overhaul of the user interface[6] developed on Electron.[1] Additionally there is now also support for DSEE HX.[3]

Gracenote tagging of music is also integrated into Music Center for PC.[7] The mora music store is also integrated for Japanese customers to directly purchase music.[8]

Format support

Music Center for PC supports the playback of numerous formats including high-resolution audio, namely: ATRAC (.oma/.aa3), ATRAC Advanced Lossless (.oma/.aa3), WAV (.wav), MP3 (.mp3), AAC (.3gp/.mp4/.m4a), HE-AAC (.3gp/.mp4/.m4a), WMA (.wma), DSD (.dsf/.dff), FLAC (.flac), MQA (.mqa.flac), APE (.ape), ALAC (.mp4/.m4a) and AIFF (.aiff/.aif).[9]

It can also play audio CDs, but ripping a CD is only possible into FLAC, WAV, MP3 or AAC formats.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d neko. "ソニーの音楽管理ソフト「Music Center for PC」と「x-アプリ」（提供終了）の違い". えらびかた erabicat.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  2. ^ "Discontinuation of Media Go - Welcome Music Center for PC! - 18th October 2017 | Sony UK". www.sony.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  3. ^ a b "What is the difference between "Music Center for PC" and "Media Go"? | Sony Latin America". www.sony-latin.com. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  4. ^ "Discontinuation of Media Go - Welcome Music Center for PC! - 18th October 2017 | Sony UK". www.sony.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  5. ^ "Supported Devices (Music Center for PC Ver.1.0) | Sony UK".
  6. ^ "ソニー、音楽再生/管理アプリ「Music Center for PC」にUX/UI "根本的見直し" のバージョン2.0". PHILE WEB (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  7. ^ ryu (2021-07-12). "Gracenoteでタイトルを取得する方法 Music Center for PC". とは (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  8. ^ "はじめての音楽ダウンロード｜音楽ダウンロード・音楽配信サイト mora ～WALKMAN®公式ミュージックストア～". mora ～WALKMAN®公式ミュージックストア～ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  9. ^ a b "Main features/Specifications | Sony UK". www.sony.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-05-16.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.